Work in progress — The next step for cubism in education: from abstract concepts to a classroom based implementation

The introduction and adaptation of cubism for engineering education, with the aim of creating a multidimensional learning environment, was recently proposed by Mina M. (2006). In a cubist environment, technology is employed to offer different perspectives of the same subject, multi- faceted teaching styles and strategies are incorporated to suit different learning styles, and the material and construction of the course are tailored to the student´s need. In this paper, we report on our experience in developing a limited implementation of a cubistic experience for electrical engineering students in an electromagnetism course and at the freshman level. We also discuss how to utilize the concepts of cubism-expressed through audio, video, electronic notes, the Internet, and other technology-to create exciting and engaging lectures, motivate the students to learn and remember, and develop interest and passion about engineering and learning.